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Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

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Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

Years Released: 1970 1971 1973 1983 1984 1985 1992 1993 2001 2002 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 10 years.

Model: Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
Running Number: 6220
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 8P Coronation Class

Designer: Sir William Stanier
Class Information: Introduced by the LMS in 1937, the Coronation / Duchess Class remains the most powerful steam locomotives built in Britain. Early locomotives in the class were built with streamlined casings that were later removed; while later built locomotives never received the distinctive casings. More...
Weight: 161 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Heavy Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: London to Glasgow speed record holder.
Available only in train sets in 1992 and 1993.
* (83-85) 6,500 solo models produced. (92-93) 7,300 produced for sets.
Models Produced: ---
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1970 1971

1973

1983

1984 1985

1992 1993

2001 2002

1970 1971	1973
1983 1984 1985	1992 1993
2001 2002

Company: L.M.S. - London Midland & Scottish Railway
Logo: L.M.S. Crest
Logo Years: 1923 - 1947

Livery: L.M.S. Blue

Livery Details: Blue with silver lettering and lining.
Company Information: The biggest of Britains big four post grouping railway companies formed in 1923. Made up from 34 company lines including the Caledonian, Midland and Somerset & Dorset Joint Railways. Express trains from London to Glasgow were a feature of this company.

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Current: 24 - December 2023
Previous: 49 - November 2023
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Model Year Details (10)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1970	R.864	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1971	R.864	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1973	R.864	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1983	R.685	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1984	R.685	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1985	R.685	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1992	R.685	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
1993	R.685	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
2001	R.2206	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation
2002	R.2206	Coronation Class 8P Locomotive - Coronation

Train Sets Included In (1)

YEARS	TRAIN SET
1992 1993	Coronation Scot Train Set

Related Service Sheets (7)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
162	4-6-2 Coronation Class	June 1992
162 (Back)	4-6-2 Coronation Class - Back	June 1992
162A	4-6-2 Locomotive Coronation Class Streamlined	March 1994
162A (Back)	4-6-2 Locomotive Coronation Class Streamlined - Back	March 1994
51	X.04 Mark IV Motor	April 1968
76	Chassis, Bogie & Pony Truck - R.850, R.855	June 1969
89	4-6-2 Locomotive Chassis - R.855, R.871	June 1974

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1970	Includes crew and an alternative choice of 3 names included with each locomotive.
1971	An alternative choice of 3 names, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary and Princess Alexandra is provided with each locomotive.
1973	Magnadhesion and wire handrails.
1984	Model includes vacuum pipe for tender.
1985	Model includes vacuum pipe for tender.
2001	The first of its class (built June 1937) and William Staniers response to the Kings of the GWR and the A4's of the LNER. The first five of these locomotives were specially liveried in blue and were used to haul the prestigious express Coronation Scot train from London to Glasgow. The Hornby model, resplendent in its livery of blue, fairly sparkles with detail and , with the power generated by the 5 pole motor situated in the loco body, can easily handle rake of the blue Coronation coaches. Includes alternative front bogie as R.2179.
2002	The first of its class (built June 1937) and William Staniers response to the Kings of the GWR and the A4's of the LNER. The first five of these locomotives were specially liveried in blue and were used to haul the prestigious express Coronation Scot train from London to Glasgow. The Hornby model, resplendent in its livery of blue, fairly sparkles with detail and , with the power generated by the 5 pole motor situated in the loco body, can easily handle rake of the blue Coronation coaches. Includes alternative front bogie as R.2179.